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Pericarditis

Cardiac Enzymes & Pericarditis

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac that surrounds the heart. Chest pain is a common symptom with pericarditis that can mimic the pain seen with heart attacks. Distinguishing pericarditis from a heart attack requires obtaining a thorough history of the pain and appropriate diagnostic tests. Treatment for pericarditis is very different than that for heart attacks.

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4 Ways to Identify Pericarditis

To identify pericarditis means understanding what the pericardium is and how it works. The pericardium is a two-layer sac or membrane that covers the heart and holds it in place, helping it to work properly. The sac consists o...